Scholarships

Scholarships are a form of gift aid, which means they don’t have to be repaid.  They are given for a variety of reasons – grades, community involvement, athletic abilities, drinking your favorite soda, etc.  

Where can I get scholarships? 
There are many sources to apply for scholarships.  Some examples are:

  • University
    • Major-Specific Awards
    • Fellowships
    • Athletic scholarships
    • Merit Scholarships
  • Parents' Place of Employment
  • Community Organizations
  • Public library
  • Civic Groups
  • Religious Groups
  • High School or School District (for HS Seniors)
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Ethnic or Racial Organizations
  • Corporations
  • Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

Scholarship Search Engines
There are many resources that you can use when searching for scholarships.  Below is a list of free scholarship search engines: 

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